Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Technical Lead - VMWare
Role Level: L3 – Technical Lead
Role Summary
The Lead VMware Platform Specialist is responsible for technical ownership and stability of enterprise VMware platforms. This role combines deep hands on expertise, platform level oversight, and technical leadership, including automation adoption and mentoring of L1/L2 engineers.
Key Responsibilities
. Own and lead enterprise VMware vSphere (7.x/8.x) platform operations
. Provide technical leadership for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9.x) lifecycle activities
. Act as technical escalation point for complex platform issues
. Lead and govern vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, HA, DRS, clustering, and resource management
. Drive performance optimization and capacity planning
. Oversee VM lifecycle activities including provisioning, migrations, snapshots, and upgrades
. Lead storage operations (VMFS, NFS, RDM, vMotion, Storage vMotion)
. Provide technical leadership for Nutanix HCI platforms
. Drive automation using Python and PowerCLI to improve operational efficiency
. Support DevOps aligned infrastructure and infrastructure automation practices
. Use VMware AI/AIOps features (e.g., Aria Operations insights) for monitoring and optimization
. Ensure platform security, access control, and compliance readiness
. Mentor and guide System Engineers (L1) and Specialists (L2)
Required Experience & Skills
. 12+ years of experience in VMware enterprise environments
. Strong expertise in VMware vSphere 7.x/8.x and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9.x)
. Hands on experience with vCenter, ESXi, HA, and DRS
. Hands on experience with Nutanix HCI platforms
. Advanced troubleshooting using ESXi/ESX command line
. Strong automation skills using Python and PowerCLI
. Experience supporting DevOps oriented infrastructure platforms
. Exposure to VMware AI/AIOps capabilities
. Strong problem solving and technical leadership skills
Preferred Skills
. VMware Aria Operations / Automation
. Ansible or Terraform (basic to intermediate)
. Kubernetes infrastructure exposure (preferred)
Preferred Certifications
. VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
. VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
. Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
Life at CGI:
It is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons
Come join our team, one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
